Sunday, November 21, 2010

Flannery and I busily prepare the feast. An assortment of mouthwatering pies prepared from scratch will be set on the windowsill to cool in the crisp autumn air. Carrots, rutabagas, acorn squash, turnips, parsnips, brussel sprouts, cabbage, all manner of leafy greens, fresh from the neighbor’s garden, will be transformed by Thanksgiving Alchemy, into our delectable fat-free Vegan Stew. Bennie will shoot an enormous turkey on the back forty. Oakley will demonstrate, before our very eyes, his prowess in dressing a turkey, as he has for seventeen Thanksgivings past.

Each year the turkey’s attire is more festive than last. Oakley’s dressed turkey took top honors at the 1998 Macy’s Parade. Willard Scott was dazzled.

If our humble table doesn’t have room for each and every one of us--this year we'll be hosting a multitude--we will set up quaint picnic tables by the rushing river behind the house. If need be, we will eat in shifts, asking the heavens for a sign as to who should be first to dine, before drawing straws. Those coming up with the short straw may sit on the ground, on the sidelines, salivating. Babies shall rest comfortably in hollowed out logs.

Yes, Native Americans will be in attendance. They’re a very big part of the tradition.

Family has it's joys. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know it will be rich in love, creativity and laughter. I will probably watch Babette's Feast, which is one of my favorite ever movies.

San...as usual, you and your family look gorgeous. And such a feast! Looks like you have a very happy Thanksgiving in store! Enjoy, and thanks for coming back to life with this post...you must be very busy!

How wonderful that you have the option of eating outdoors under the open sky. That would not go over very well at this latitude, unless you could find some guests who enjoy their food seasoned with snow flurries.

Being thankful is on my mind and so much to be thankful for. Made a thanksgiving apple pie yesterday to share with Bruce's son and wife today when we visited to welcome the new baby. Turkey sandwiches too. Yes, a feast on Thursday and looking forward to days of leftovers!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! The pictures sparked some memories. Thanks.